BlackBerry Curve 9310 vs Nokia 9210 Communicator

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 9310 vs Nokia 9210 Communicator phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/14/2013 10:18 AM, updated: 6/3/2019 9:01 PM

Compare Nokia 9210 Communicator X BlackBerry Curve 9310 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.44"
TFT

320x240

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Removable)

02Points Nokia 9210 Communicator Compare BlackBerry Curve 9310 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

640x200

N/A

8MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Curve 9310

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21 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 9310	vs	2 Advantages Nokia 9210 Communicator
+1x 800MHz14 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	52MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB63 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	8MB SDRAM
+512MB (91MB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32MB (18MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC255 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128MB MMC
+104 grams (3.64 ounces)135% Lighter	vs	244 grams (8.54 ounces)
+12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)113% Thinner	vs	27 millimeters (1.06 inches)
+65 thousand15 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	4 thousand
+164 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	149 PPI
+(back) 3.1MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere	vs	Not supported
+VGA (640x480)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Not supported
+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)40% More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev AAdvantage The 3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A network is newer and faster	vs	2G HSCSD
+(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps71 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G HSCSD) 0.043 Mbps
+Accelerometer, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1450 mAh12% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1300 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	Not supported
320x240 pixels	vs	+640x200 pixels67% Higher resolution screen
2.44"	vs	+4.5"84% Larger screen

2 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Curve 9310	Nokia 9210 Communicator
Change model
Model	Curve 9310	9210 Communicator
Other model names	RIM BlackBerry Curve 9310 Verizon CDMA	Nokia 9210i Communicator, Nokia 9210c Communicator
Country or region available	feature not registered	China, (Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	BlackBerry	Nokia
Release date	7/12/2012	5/1/2002
Depth	12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)	27 millimeters (1.06 inches)
Size (width x height)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)	56 x 158 millimeters (2.2 x 6.22 in)
Weight	104 grams (3.64 ounces)	244 grams (8.54 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Curve 9310	Nokia 9210 Communicator
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.44" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~42% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x240 pixels	640x200 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	164 PPI	149 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	4 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Curve 9310	Nokia 9210 Communicator
System version	BlackBerry OS 7.1	Symbian 6.0 S80 1st Edition Crystal
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Curve 9310	Nokia 9210 Communicator
Chipset	feature not registered	32bit: ARM 920T RISC 32-bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 52MHz ARM9TDMI (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Curve 9310	Nokia 9210 Communicator
RAM memory	512MB	8MB SDRAM
Internal storage	512MB (91MB available)	32MB (18MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 128MB MMC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Curve 9310	Nokia 9210 Communicator
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	Not supported	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.1 Mbps	0.043 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	CSD, HSCSD
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Curve 9310	Nokia 9210 Communicator
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	Not supported
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 15 fps	Not supported
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	feature not registered	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Curve 9310	Nokia 9210 Communicator
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Curve 9310	Nokia 9210 Communicator
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, AMR, 3GP, 3GPP, OGG	feature not registered
Audio formats	MP3, AAC, FLAC, WMA, WAV, M4A	WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Curve 9310	Nokia 9210 Communicator
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	Not supported
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	Not supported
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Curve 9310	Nokia 9210 Communicator
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Curve 9310	Nokia 9210 Communicator
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BLL-3
Battery capacity	1450 mAh	1300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	8 hours
Standby	432 hours (18 days)	230 hours (9.6 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Curve 9310	Nokia 9210 Communicator
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Not supported
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Monophonic
Web browser	feature not registered	WAP, HTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	External retractable antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Optical trackpad • BBM	• Colors: Gray • Serial connection with cable owner • Infrared port • Video player • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer • Monochromatic second display 80x48 pixels • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Curve 9310	Nokia 9210 Communicator
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered